Learn how to protect your land forever: Attend an information session on conservation easements
News | Published on February 3, 2025 at 12:00pm CST
The Minnesota Land Trust is inviting landowners in the Sauk River Watershed area to learn how they can protect their property for future generations through our conservation easement program. Two upcoming information sessions will provide an opportunity to explore how you can join this important effort while benefiting from available grant funding and professional support.
Two Options to Choose From:
• Bad Habit Brewing Company: Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 7-9 p.m., St. Joseph
• Sauk Centre City Hall: Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sauk Centre
To RSVP and learn more: mnland.org/sauk-info
The Sauk River Watershed is home to some of Minnesota’s most critical natural habitats, providing essential benefits for wildlife and people alike. However, increasing pressure from development and habitat degradation threatens these vital landscapes. The Minnesota Land Trust’s conservation easement program offers private landowners with 40 acres or more of natural or restored habitat a chance to protect their land permanently while maintaining ownership.
Why Attend? This session will:
• Provide an overview of conservation easements and how they work.
• Highlight the financial advantages, including grant funding available to qualifying landowners.
• Showcase inspiring success stories from local landowners who have already partnered with the Land Trust.
• Offer an opportunity to meet with Minnesota Land Trust’s expert staff, ask questions, and explore next steps.
“The Minnesota Land Trust has been a trusted partner for landowners across the state for over 30 years,” says Leah Hall, Program Manager at the Minnesota Land Trust. “Our team’s goal is to make the process easy and rewarding, while ensuring the land you care about is protected forever.”
By choosing to protect your property with a conservation easement, you’ll play a direct role in safeguarding critical habitats for wildlife, improving water quality, and preserving Minnesota’s natural beauty for generations to come. Landowners also benefit from potential tax advantages and the satisfaction of knowing their legacy will endure.
About the Sauk River Watershed Habitat Protection Program
The Sauk River Watershed Habitat Protection and Restoration Program focuses on preserving the area’s wetlands, prairies, forests, and riparian corridors. This program is supported by dedicated funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, providing financial incentives to landowners who partner with the Minnesota Land Trust.
RSVP Today
Reserve your spot now to learn how you can take the next step in protecting your property. Visit mnland.org/sauk-info or contact Leah Hall at 651-240-7878 or lhall@mnland.org for more information.
Together, we can protect Minnesota’s landscapes, ensuring they remain a vibrant haven for wildlife and a treasured resource for future generations.
About the Minnesota Land Trust
The Minnesota Land Trust is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Minnesota’s natural and scenic heritage through voluntary conservation. With a proven track record and trusted partnerships, the Land Trust has permanently protected over 80,000 acres of land and 540 miles of shoreline across the state.
